The Big Family Dinner
This Sunday, April 6 | 5:00 PM | Fellowship Hall
The Big Family Dinner, formerly the Big Ask Dinner, returns this Sunday with a chance to enjoy a meal, discussion, and time together. Please use the button below to let us know if you plan to attend.
Breast Cancer Support Group
Monday, April 7 | 6:30 PM
The Journey Breast Cancer Group meets monthly to share experiences, concerns and joys while supporting each other. All are welcome – if you or someone you know has recently been diagnosed, is currently in treatment or has faced breast cancer in the past, please share this invitation. The group’s next meeting is Monday, April 7 at 6:30 PM. Please contact the church office to learn more about the group and the meeting location at church.
Fish Fry Volunteers
The 2025 Fish Fry is on the schedule for July 17-19. To ensure that we have enough support to continue offering this community outreach event, some volunteer benchmarks have to be met by May 1. Having these commitments locked in will give the Fish Fry committee confidence to host the Fish Fry in 2025.
- Volunteers for open lead positions and special roles are critical – sign-up here.
- Many volunteers are needed for the week of the Fish Fry – sign-up here.
We will have sign-up tables in the Narthex on April 6 and April 27 as well. We understand we are asking for commitments early and realize that schedule changes may be needed closer to the Fish Fry. Thank you for your dedication and support of the Fish Fry. Please contact the church office if you have any questions.
Preparing to Age Expo
Thursday, April 10 | 10:30 AM – 2:00 PM | Fellowship Hall
Still Waters Adult Day Center invites you to the Preparing to Age Expo at Castleton UMC (Narthex, Fellowship Hall, Room 112 & Legacy Room). This event is designed to empower seniors and their families with valuable resources, connections, and insights into aging with dignity and support.
Come explore a wide range of services tailored for seniors, including expert advice from senior health professionals, home health care agencies, elder law specialists, funeral planners, and more. Whether you’re seeking guidance, planning for the future, or just curious about the options available, you’ll find plenty to discover. Thanks to Grand Brook Memory Care of Fishers for being the cookie sponsor of the event!
Spring Work Days
April 16, 23 & 30
We hear you! We are providing a set of Wednesday evenings from 6-8 PM on April 16, 23, and 30 for our Spring Workdays this year.
We have both inside and outside activities available. Meet at door 1. Advanced sign-up is preferred, but don’t let that stop you. We’ll be glad to see you! Sign-ups will have first dibs on the projects. Projects will vary according to weather and progress. On April 30, there is an added bonus of the free community dinner in Fellowship Hall.
Peace Walk
Friday, April 25 | 6:00 – 8:00 PM | Martin Luther King Jr. Park
Join us for a special event in honor of National Youth Violence Prevention Week. A coalition of local organizations including Genesys Solutions, Hoosiers Concerned About Gun Violence, Indy Public Safety Foundation, MCCOY, Moms Demand Action, New B.O.Y., Peace Learning Center, Students Demand Action, and VOICES Corp. is coming together to host a Peace Walk on Friday, April 25, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park. We hope this event will bring together community members, youth leaders, and advocates to promote peace, healing, and resilience in response to the ongoing challenges of gun violence.
Governance Board Minutes
A summary of the March Governance Board meeting is available to read by clicking the button below. Additionally, the most recent minutes can be found on our website at https://castletonumc.org/about/#board
The Gospel of Mark: Following the Servant King
During the season of Lent, we are continuing our series studying the Gospel of Mark. Mark offers us a paradox: on the one hand, Mark demonstrates Jesus’ power and authority; on the other hand, Mark presents Jesus to be a humble, sacrificial servant. All the while, we are invited to reexamine our presumptions about Jesus and to renew our allegiance to Jesus, the Servant King. Please use the button below to find study guides, reading schedules, and Table Group information.
Save the Date
- CUMNS Kids Closed for Spring Break | March 31 – April 4
- Big Family Dinner | Sunday, April 6 | 5:00 PM
- Preparing to Age Expo | Thursday, April 10 | 10:30 AM – 2 PM
- Easter Egg Hunt | Saturday, April 12 | 1-2 PM
- Palm Sunday | Sunday, April 13 | 9:00 & 11:00 AM
- Holy Thursday | Thursday, April 17 | 6:30 PM
- CUMNS Kids Dine-to-Donate at Chile Verde | Thursday, April 17
- Good Friday | Friday, April 18 | 6:30 PM
- Easter | Sunday, April 20 | 9:00 & 11:00 AM